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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

Signature City Philadelphia: National Treasures of History and Heritage

We came day early from West Coast for the orientation. A very short one was held the next day. Waste of money & time for only a dinner. Orientation was only to give out ear phones. very disappointed. Not told ahead of time to bring Med. cards for free bus rides on free day

A Week in Philadelphia
From Billy Penn
to the Bill of Rights,
to Philly Cheese,
carnivore’s delight.
From Quaker’s green city plan
Commission on Antiquities,
preserving the old,
to Boulevard bisecting,
Modern skyscrapers
taller than
William Penn Statute.
From all the “Firsts:”
Christ Church,
Friends Meeting House,
Capitol of new nation,
Surgeon named “Physick,”
Grid Layout
Green spaces,
Bell forged in America,
From Swedish Museum of
first inhabitants,
First Zoo, Please Touch Museum,
Penitentiary to encourage penitence,
A Constitution as governing document,
U.S. Postal Service, Mint,
Colonial Flag, thirteen stars,
five points, not six.
To last night at Victor’s Cafe,
site of Victrola Co.
where wait staff sing opera!
Progressive, preserving city,
a city of brotherly, sisterly love.
By Mary Ellen Myers
10/20/14

Much to see and learn about the history of our country. Extensive walking ---no hills but some uneven bricks and cobblestones . Delicious food. A highlight was dinner at Victor's, an Italian restaurant with very talented singing waiters and waitressses

Philadelphia has been way to modest in claiming its huge role in establishing intellectual freedom in the U.S. I was amazed to learn about all the "firsts" they established---way beyond the post office and fire department we learned about in grade school. What a beautiful restoration of the historic places---where our nation truly began. Really fine program.

This was my first Road Scholar trip and I really enjoyed it thanks to our very educated, organized, and foodie leader Fred Vincent.I have had Philly on my bucket list for quite a while and this city exceeded my expectations!I will certainly attend more Road Scholar trips in the future!

Not only did this program refresh my school years knowledge of Philadelphia history, it provided refreshing and interesting new details of many of the pioneers that I likely would not have ever known about. It made me want to learn more and travel more!

You may think you know a lot about Philadelphia and the Founding Fathers but attending this program will certainly expand your knowledge. The docents added so many interesting facts and little known things about this time in our country's history. The city architecture alone in a reason for a visit and the historical is great makes it doubly worthwhile.

Historic Philadelphia turns out to be very steeped in well-preserved sites/venues that are critical to the founding of our country, and is also aesthetically beautiful. This 5-day program offers a comprehensive and yet efficient way to sample this rich diversity. Being able to walk to and about most sites of interest served to enhance our "reliving" of our history. Also, having an experienced primary program leader who is a native Philadelphian (Fred Vincent) was invaluable.
Dennis & Ann Stacey
Durham NC
October 2013

This was a great experience. I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in our founding fathers and the development of our government. The program leaders were terrific and the accommodations were comfortable with superb meals. As usual, the participants were warm, friendly, and welcoming. Thank you Marianne and Sara.

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